Plan C. Maybe a dose of reality is necessary. Instead of focusing on the shortage of priests ,ask the other question,is there too many Churches in close proximity. After all when most of the Churches
We have a "cultic priest shortage" in Canada as well. It is not severe, as priests have been recruited from Poland, Asia, and Africa. I know that this has it's limitations too, but, if we were reall
Thanks to the ACP for giving those of us who do not get the Furrow sight of these two excellent pieces by Donagh O'Meara and Donald Cozzens. I have read most of Fr. Cozzens books and he remains one of
"Our map is the vision and spirit of the Second Vatican Council. And our lamp is the light of Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit". This is true for all of us!...Father Donald delivered a very
This article reads nicely, and can sound convincing, unless you happen to have listened to the reaction of the women in Killaloe diocese to the proposed introduction of the permanent diaconate there.
I find this interesting in the light of a current debate that is going on in Killaloe Diocese. I agree that we should separate priesthood and diaconate.
As stated, the world has changed since the tim
The "curia" is a curious thing....I'm sure....monumental changes are on the horizon for this body. I think Pope Francis has some issue with "curial careerism", if I'm not mistaken!
Thanks to Tony Mullins, Margaret Lee and Pat Moore for their tributes to Billy O'Gorman.
Billy was a great human being and so a very compassionate priest. I knew him since his time in Ardagh/Carricke
Thank you for the lovely reflection above. It is crucial to remember that Mary continues to walk with us, individually and corporately with Christ, to bring us, the Church, magisterium and people, in
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